Fri Mar 11, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
122
away
Chemistry
Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
118
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 37 | 22 | 27 | 36 | 122 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 32 | 33 | 32 | 21 | 118 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Pistons survived the Celtics 122-118. Pistons' scorers couldn't be contained. Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Pistons answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.